Grouper

Groupers are fish of any of a number of genera in the subfamily Epinephelinae of the family Serranidae, in the order Perciformes. Not all serranids are called "groupers"; the family also includes the sea basses.

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Local Names: Lapu-Lapu, Pugapo, Manalhog

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Red grouper are referred to as shallow-water grouper because they're common in waters 10 to 60 feet deep. Juveniles prefer grass beds, rock formations, and reefs in shallow, nearshore waters. They move offshore as they mature.

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